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Richard Squilla Obituary
Richard B.(Dick)Squilla,passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016, in San Antonio, TX at the age of 82,following a brief battle with cancer. The son of Joseph and Eleanor(Iovine)Squilla - first-generation Italian-Americans - Dick was born in Lodi,NJ on July 19, 1933. In 1954, he married Marie Rosato,and together they moved to San Antonio, where they raised four children. A devoted husband and father,Dick gave generously of his time to his children,whether through coaching CYO baseball or providing career advice. Traveling was his favorite pastime with Marie. Dick spent 35 years with Alamo Title Company, during which time he was part of a team that was instrumental in several significant commercial real estate developments in the 70s and 80s. Dick is survived by Marie,his wife of 62 years, his children-Rich(Candy),Mia (Jack Pavelle),Joey(Michelle) and Geri(Steven Clouse), grandchildren - Stacy Nickelson, Ricky Squilla, Julianne Duval,Michael Squilla,Madeline Clouse,Jake Pavelle, Zach Clouse,and great - grandchildren - Em and Kate Nickelson. Rosary at 7p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at Oak Hills Mortuary, followed by Mass at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Thursday, March 3 at 10a.m. No flowers, please. Arrangement by:
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Squilla
Jim Martin
June 18, 2021
Matthew 11:28 - 30, and prayer for your family.
Rob Bishop
March 28, 2016
I grew up down the street from the Sqillas in Shavano Park. We were friends with the children of Mr. and Mrs. Squilla, and they were the nicest couple and family, leaving me with wonderful memories. Mr. Squilla, rest in peace. You will be missed.
Cindie
March 9, 2016
Uncle Rich, you will be missed.
Love Cindie Bonomi
Danny & Cynde Renteria
March 7, 2016
Mrs. Squilla, Cynde and I am sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories in high school with Mr. Squilla. We are praying to the Squilla family.
vicky maisel
March 7, 2016
I miss him greatly. He was always so kind and had the best sense of humor. I always got hear how great the kids and grandkids were doing. He lived a great life and I know he would not have changed a single moment. My love to all and I will pray for each you.I know you realize how blessed you are to have had him in your lives.
March 6, 2016
My condolences to the Squilla family.
Apart from our immediate family they were the first family that I ever experienced the "spend the night" phenomena in San Antonio in 7th grade. They were really cool, feeling like another family of mine.
I was fortunate to make car trips with the family.
Dick was my baseball coach in CYO, where I received subtle hints from this wise man that this was not going to be my life's calling, so I just became a surgeon.
While I have not seen or spoken with this beautiful family in over 35 years, I confess my intimacy and respect for the love given
Thank you Dick you enriched my life
Best to the famglia
Ruben L Garcia
Athens, TX
Christine Iorio
March 6, 2016
For Dick R.I.P. you will be missed greatly
Christine Iorio
March 6, 2016
Marie my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm sorry I wasn't able to see y'all one more time before quitting Jim's. I wish I could have seen y'all one more time. I love y'all and miss y'all
Tracy, Donna, Tim,Tommy, Dannica
March 4, 2016
Marie Frances and family, so sad to hear of dick's passing. Thoughts and prayers with you.
Denise Pizzini
March 3, 2016
Dear Marie, Rich, Mia, Joey, and Geri,
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sending love to each of you. You are a very special family to me. May the love we all share for Mr. Squilla send some comfort your way. xoxo
Mike and Gloria Rosato
March 3, 2016
Marie, our deepest sympathy to you and your children. Whenever you and Dick were in Scranton while we were there I enjoyed so much talking to him. He was always so kind and friendly. I still fondly remember him telling me stories of his minor league baseball days, and visiting with both of you with Mom and Dad while I was in the Air Force and living in San Antonio. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gemma Rosato
March 3, 2016
Marie Frances , it was so sad to hear of Dick's passing . He had a beautiful gentle spirit. He was the most genuinely kind person I ever met . I will miss your visits with him to Scranton in the summers and hearing the stories of your travels ! I only hope I have such a life well lived ! I loved you both. Dick will never be far from my thoughts . Please give my condolences to the kids . God Bless .
Rebecca Sandoval
March 3, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Mr Squilla at Alamo Title Company in the 1980s and was very sorry to hear of his passing. He was truly a very good manager and always was ready to help out his employees with whatever he could. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
richard gavin
March 3, 2016
Dear Aunt Marie and family;
Very sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. Although I am many miles away the both of you are always in my heart. I enjoyed coming back to Scranton when you both were visiting and I would plan my trip in to make sure I would see both of you. Uncle Dick always greeted me with a smile and a long hug, never had a bad thing to say, treated me with respect and I loved him very much as I do you Aunt Marie. You opened your hearts and home to me many years ago and I never forgot it. I wish I had the words to express my sorrow, all I can say is I loved him, both of you. I thanked him in my prayers already for being the kind man that he was. God bless all. I love you Aunt Marie, always will. Richie Gavin
Diane Gavin
March 3, 2016
So sorry , Aunt Marie, he was a wonderful, kind man. Prayers are with you and your family..xo
Richard Gavin
March 3, 2016
Dear Aunt Marie and family;
I was so very sad to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. Although we are so far apart you both are never far from my heart. Your kindness and love that was given to me when I was in the Air Force has never left my heart. I always planned my visits to Scranton when I knew you both were in. Uncle Dick was a fine man, kind, generous and loving. He never had a bad thing to say to me about anything, always treated me with respect and greeted me with a smile and an open heart. With his passing I lost another bit of my heart. I wish I had the words to say how I really feel. I hope its enough to say I loved him as I do you Aunt Marie. God bless all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have already thanked him for touching my heart over the years, both of you. Thank you Uncle Dick, I miss you already.
Francis and Cecilia Rosato
March 3, 2016
Love and prayers to you Marie and your family. He was a good man. He will be missed.
Jimmy Godlewski
March 2, 2016
Aunt Marie and family I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your summer visits in Scranton. Dick was a good man. God Bless.
Krista (Owen) Thomas
March 2, 2016
I was so sad to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. He was such a good, kind man with such a loving heart. I'm praying for you all to make it through this difficult time. Sending lots of love.
March 2, 2016
To Rich, Candy, Stacy, Ricky, and all of the Squilla family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad, grandpa, and husband. We hope you find comfort in knowing he is with Jesus Christ our Lord. God bless you all.
The Johnson family. Dan,Jeane,Stephen,Brook,Gus,Michael, and Joel
Rae Keane
March 1, 2016
Sadly we didn't stay in touch over the past few years, but I have many fond memories of the times we did spend together.
My deepest condolences to the family. Love to you all.
Gail Veliz
March 1, 2016
I worked with Mr. Squilla for many years and am so sad to hear of his passing. I've been blessed to have wonderful bosses in my lifetime, and he was one of the best. A genuinely nice man who was kind and had such a great love for his wife and family. To his family - I pray that as your grief eases, it is replaced by happy and loving memories
Denny and Marion Owen
March 1, 2016
Marie F. And all of the family. We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. We will cherish the many times we spent at your home when we lived in Texas and your many visits to Scranton. He was such a blessing to all. May God give all of you the strength to deal with his loss.We are with You in spirit.
Love, Denny, Marion and Josh
Lynne Squilla
March 1, 2016
Bless you, Uncle Richard - and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest! So many sweet memories flood my mind from days past: so much goofy laughter and love...you and "The Joe" and Bobbie, grandma and grandpa... Aunt Marie, Geri Anne, Mia, Joey and Richie. Time and distance intervened, but those moments still live inside me, as will your memory, always. Your presence in my father's final days was a mighty port in a terrible storm.
My thoughts, prayers and support go out to the Texas Squillas for whom this fine man was the center of the universe.
Uncle Richie was a truly unique character.
Much love,
Lynne
Madeleine Loeffler
March 1, 2016
I was very saddened to see Mr. Squilla had passed away. I worked with him at Alamo Title. He was one of the most kindest, caring bosses I ever had. He had such a big heart. My condolences to his family.
February 29, 2016
This man inspired someone I greatly admire and respect. Surely, his life was one well lived.
Suzie and Tom Stec
February 29, 2016
Marie Francis and the entire family, Tom and I are so saddened by Dick's passing. Our hearts are broken. The memories of your visits to Scranton will never be forgotten. Dick always made us feel so loved. That meant a lot to me. Because I knew he meant it when he told me he loved me, every time without fail, during his visits to Scranton. We will hold a special place in our hearts for him. God bless his soul, and I hope he and my sweet mom Angie are catching up in heaven. Love to you all. I am praying for you. Xoxoxo
Carol McGlone
February 29, 2016
To you Marie and your family, l'm so sorry. Dick always was so warm and friendly. Your loss is felt by your Scranton family.
Sherrill Martinez
February 29, 2016
My condolences to the family. I worked with Mr. Squilla while he was at Alamo Title. Such a gentle, kind, caring & intelligent gentleman. Always took time to greet all the co-workers, gave us all words of wisdom. Mr. Squilla was the definition of a true gentleman! I am blessed to have known him. And yes, Mr. Squilla, I am still at Alamo Title!!
Go with God, kind sir.
February 29, 2016
We are saddened to learn of Mr. Squilla's passing. I can still remember those Christmas dinners at our home when the entire street came over for tamales, all of 5 families. Children at the time, we loved playing with your family and just spending time together. We will miss his genuine kind heart, radiant smile and gentle soul. May God give you strength during this time and may your memories comfort you all.
Much love,
The Bazan Family
Kim and Bill Sayre
February 29, 2016
We loved him very much Marie god bless you and your family.
Chet and Linda Kreft
February 29, 2016
Marie, We had such a great time with Dick and you on our travels. Such a nice person and will sadly be missed. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Valerie Lynch
February 29, 2016
Papa Dick, may you soar on eagles wings. Much love to Momma and all the Squillas from your third daughter.
Ron Taylor
February 29, 2016
Marie and family. My condolences on the loss of such a fine man. One of the most decent people I have known.
Phil & Pam Ferro
February 29, 2016
Dick always made us smile! We will miss him! We send our love and prayers.
February 29, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lucrezia & Joe
February 29, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lucrezia & Joe
Rick and Marilyn Barry
February 28, 2016
Marie and family, our condolences go out to all of you. May you have the strength and courage needed to get through this difficult time. We are so saddened to have lost such a dear friend. Dick will be greatly missed. What a tribute as to how a life should be lived. Dick's sense of humor, wit, and caring friendliness was all inclusive. Dick welcomed with hugs and kisses and left everyone feeling good after visiting. We enjoyed so many delightful monthly couples dinners with friends together. He was a proud family man telling wonderful stories of his children and grandchildren and sharing their pictures along with Marie. His outreach to The Lion's Club was selfless. Dick was a magnificent man that brought joy to others. May peace be with you in God's Love. Hugs! Marilyn and Rick
February 28, 2016
All our love and prayers go out to you He was a great man Mary And Dave
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